ERT Group Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

ERT Group Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in Microsoft Business Solutions

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- ERT Group today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Microsoft Business Solutions, recognizing ERT Group's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, ERT Group has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.


Enterprise Resource Technologies Group (ERT Group), founded in 1999, is one of the top professional consulting firms in Florida. ERT Group is a Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partner, specializing in products like Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. ERT Group has a team of experienced professionals who implement these technologies for mid-size to enterprise companies.

"We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers and partners," said ERT Group President Michael Medipor. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide, and keep our company on the leading edge of providing best-in-class business technologies and strategies."

"Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies. Today, Microsoft recognizes ERT Group as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise providing customer satisfaction using Microsoft products and technology."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, ERT Group had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

The Microsoft Business Solutions Competency is designed for partners with proven expertise in designing and/or implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities using Microsoft's financial, CRM and supply chain management solutions.

"Microsoft partners that specialize in business applications meet a unique market need," said Tami Reller, corporate vice president of Microsoft Business Solutions at Microsoft Corp. "We are rolling out programs and initiatives such as the Microsoft Business Solutions Competency that are designed to not only bring continuity to partners in how they work with us, but also to provide partners with a way to showcase their expertise in ERP and CRM to customers that depend on them for services."

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful.

ERT Group is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in dealings with customers, vendors and coworkers. The company's vision is to provide clients with the means to improve business through technology. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ERT Group serves clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution and professional services. For more information, visit http://www.ertgroup.com.

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